Like electric lights, water reuse is destined to become a necessity
Fast Company Indoor toilets were once considered a health hazard. Electric lighting sparked fears of deadly fires. Air conditioning was dismissed as an unnatural threat to human health. It seems […]
First Nation battles to stop history repeating at Mount Polley mine
National Observer More than a decade after the catastrophic collapse of the Mount Polley tailings dam, a BC First Nation is back in court this week challenging the province’s decision […]
Drought investments could save 10 times more than predicted 35% cost increase by 2035
Phys.org The economic costs of drought could rise by more than one-third in the next 10 years without urgent reforms to water policies and irrigation systems, especially in resource-limited countries, […]
Review underway into Puvirnituq, Que., water crisis, as province negotiates new agreement
CBC A third-party review is now underway into the cause of a severe water shortage in Puvirnituq, Que., earlier this year. For months, the village of 2,100 people grappled with […]
The UK is getting drier. Could reusing greywater help?
The Guardian Water shortages are no longer a distant threat. By 2055, in England alone, the public will face a shortfall of 5bn litres a day – a shortfall of […]
Investing in flood reduction capacity in Peterborough
Water Canada The new downtown flood reduction project in Peterborough, supported by an $11-million investment from the federal government, will replace an existing storm sewer and help improve water flow […]
NYC’s First River-Based, Water-Filtering Pool Takes Shape at Pier 35
ArchDaily The project seeks to provide safe public access to swimming in the city’s rivers by integrating a custom-designed filtration system into a floating pool structure. Installation at Pier 35 […]
Resident raises health concerns about Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan
CBC Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health. Mylan […]
Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help
The Conversation – Africa Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. […]
City Council Awards $26.7 Million Contract for New Tisdale Water Tower
The City of Timmins The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to relocate part of its water infrastructure and build capacity in the municipal water system. Council has […]